Celebrities visiting Amsterdam frequently stay at the luxurious InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam, renowned for hosting royalty, heads of state, and A-listers like Madonna, Rihanna, Steven Spielberg, and The Rolling Stones. Other top choices include the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Canal House (favored by Tom Hanks), and the historic Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam.
The Green House has hosted over 200 A-List celebrities such as Eminem, Burt Reynolds, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, Borat, Bird Man, Will Ferrel, Tony Hawk, Richard Branson, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Montel Williams, Lenny Kravitz, Mike Tyson, Fran Drescher, The Roots, Tommy Lee, 50 Cent, A$ap Rocky, and many more…
Welcome to Amsterdam Zuid: one of the richest neighborhoods in the Netherlands 🇳🇱💸 Here, millionaires enjoy their luxurious villas just minutes from the city center. Some of these stunning homes are worth over €15 million!
The global press were in for a surprise when John Lennon and Yoko Ono invited them to their Honeymoon hotel room. In March 1969, John and Yoko set about bringing a message of peace to the world from their bed in the Amsterdam Hilton hotel.
The best area to stay in Amsterdam depends on your priorities: the Canal Ring (Jordaan, Nine Streets) offers central charm for first-timers and couples (boutiques, historic houses, walkable); De Pijp is great for foodies and nightlife; Museum Quarter/Oud-West balances attractions with family-friendly vibes; while Amsterdam Noord and Oost (Eastern Docklands) are trendier, greener, and offer better value with great transport links for longer stays or budget-conscious travelers.
Where to stay in AMSTERDAM! Best Neighborhoods and Hotels
What do 3 x's mean in Amsterdam?
The "3 x" (XXX) in Amsterdam refers to three St. Andrew's Crosses on the city's coat of arms and flag, symbolizing its history as a fishing town and its connection to the patron saint of fishermen, with theories suggesting they represent valor, firmness, and mercy, or protection against fire, flood, and plague, though the most likely origin is linked to the noble Persijn family who owned land there, with the crosses also appearing on flags of nearby towns they owned.
The average income in the Netherlands is around €36,500 gross per year. This means that a salary of €70,000 is almost double the average income. It is therefore understandable that this is considered a high income.
Highly educated foreign nationals working in the Netherlands (expats) may be eligible for an annual tax-free allowance from their employer of up to 30% of their salary. This tax benefit is intended to compensate employees for the additional expenses they incur, such as those relating to travel or furnishing a home.
Amsterdam-Oost (East) and Oud-West/De Baarsjes are always my top picks for longer stays or anyone who wants to pretend like they're living in Amsterdam during their trip. These are very local neighborhoods and you won't see many other tourists in them.
Most millionaires live in the municipalities of Bloemendaal and Laren. The provinces of Noord-Holland and Utrecht have the most millionaires relative to their populations (7 percent of households).
The Dutch consider it rude not to identify yourself. The Dutch will shake hands and say their last name, not "Hello." They also answer the telephone with their last name. It is considered impolite to shout a greeting. Wave if greeting someone from a distance.
Only downside is no access to the roof or basement. But you get a real sense of Beatles history standing outside and walking through the big front door. Beatles famous site of roof top concert, and last live show. This is the location of one of the most iconic Beatles events.
On this day, October 17, 2000, British pop singer George Michael bought John Lennon's piano for £1.45 million. ($2.08 million), the piano upon which John Lennon composed the hit song "Imagine".
Montagu House in Bloomsbury was sold to the Trustees of the British Museum in 1759 and was the home of that institution until it was demolished in the 1840s to make way for larger premises.
